Scientists find the best treatment for metabolic liver disease
Metabolic surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a more effective treatment than medications and lifestyle changes for advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This is...
Scientists find new cause of vision loss disease in older people
In a new study, researchers at Genentech have identified potential drug targets for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through a study in Cell Genomics.
AMD affects...
Research discovers a hidden cause of dementia
A recent study conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) may actually have a treatable condition...
Latest diabetes drug may help prevent kidney and lung diseases
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a relatively new class of drugs that have been developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In recent...
High blood pressure drug side effects: What you need to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Treatment of hypertension often involves medication, which...
Deep sleep may reduce memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that deep, non-REM slow-wave sleep can act as a protective factor against memory decline...
Diabetes could mean worse outcomes for people with cancer
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where your body doesn't produce enough insulin, which is a hormone that helps regulate your blood sugar levels.
People...
Your diet quality can affect gut microbiota to promote health
A new study from the University of Illinois shows that following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) can promote healthy gut microbiota that supports...
Every cancer is unique – why different cancers require different treatments, and how evolution...
Cancer is an evolutionary disease. The same forces that turned dinosaurs into birds turn normal cells into cancer: genetic mutations and traits that confer...
6 common questions about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that can progress slowly or quickly depending on the individual and the severity of the condition.
It is...